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Featured image for “Brentwood residents decry treatment by City Hall”
March 28, 2025

Brentwood residents decry treatment by City Hall

Residents say the city has a history of breaking promises and ignoring wishes in the Brentwood neighborhood.…
Featured image for “Jaguars’ new GM buys $3M home in Pablo Creek Reserve”
March 28, 2025

Jaguars’ new GM buys $3M home in Pablo Creek Reserve

Property records show James Gladstone and his wife, Julie, bought the home in Pablo Creek Reserve.…
Featured image for “Alleged gunmen arrested in slaying of 7-year-old boy”
March 28, 2025

Alleged gunmen arrested in slaying of 7-year-old boy

The two 17-year-olds are the last of six people arrested in the slaying of Breon Allen Jr. in January.…
Featured image for “Seafood operator applauds NOAA Fisheries cutbacks”
March 28, 2025

Seafood operator applauds NOAA Fisheries cutbacks

Gerald Pate, who owns Safe Harbor Seafood Market in Mayport, says NOAA contributes to higher prices.…
Featured image for “Splash pad gets permit at Riverfront Plaza park”
March 28, 2025

Splash pad gets permit at Riverfront Plaza park

Southern Aquatics Inc. of Ponte Vedra will build the Riverfront Plaza splash pad for $1.16 million.…
Featured image for “Jacksonville mayor weighs veto of immigration bill”
March 28, 2025

Jacksonville mayor weighs veto of immigration bill

Mayor Donna Deegan says her administration is evaluating the legality of an immigration law passed by City Council.…
Featured image for “Lone Star Road extension links Arlington neighborhoods”
March 27, 2025

Lone Star Road extension links Arlington neighborhoods

The Lone Star Road project will connect neighborhoods with businesses and highways in the Regency Square area.…
Featured image for “Bridegan widow recognized for helping children in need”
March 27, 2025

Bridegan widow recognized for helping children in need

Kirsten Bridegan, whose husband was killed in 2022, has been recognized with Florida’s Back the Blue Award for her children’s…
Featured image for “Senate backs off on starting school day later”
March 27, 2025

Senate backs off on starting school day later

The Senate voted to undo a law passed in 2023 and let districts decide on their own when to start…
Featured image for “House passes reforms on medical malpractice suits”
March 27, 2025

House passes reforms on medical malpractice suits

See how your legislators voted on the malpractice bill.…
Featured image for “Lawsuit alleges Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office pattern of K-9 misuse, excessive force”
March 27, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office pattern of K-9 misuse, excessive force

A lawsuit argues JSO violated a man’s rights when they deployed a dog on him during an arrest on a…
Featured image for “JU breaks ground on region’s first 4-year medical school”
March 26, 2025

JU breaks ground on region’s first 4-year medical school

Jacksonville University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will accept students in 2026.…
Featured image for “Divers continue search for child missing from capsized boat”
March 26, 2025

Divers continue search for child missing from capsized boat

One child remains unaccounted for after a boat capsized Friday on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…
Featured image for “32 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit Florida”
March 26, 2025

32 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit Florida

The unusual March storm brought snow, tornadoes, storm surge and winds gusts of 90 mph.…
Featured image for “Rift develops over new St. Johns County attorney”
March 26, 2025

Rift develops over new St. Johns County attorney

County Attorney Richard Komando was approved by a 3-2 vote despite opposition from County Commission Chair Krista Joseph.…
Featured image for “Council approves immigration crackdown, $8 million purchase option for UF campus site”
March 26, 2025

Council approves immigration crackdown, $8 million purchase option for UF campus site

City Council has signed off on legislation that creates new local penalties for undocumented immigrants in Jacksonville and a slew…
Featured image for “Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children”
March 25, 2025

Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children

Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville spoke against a bill that would roll back restrictions on kids as young as 14.…
Featured image for “Vietnam War memorials set for First Coast”
March 25, 2025

Vietnam War memorials set for First Coast

Observances are planned this week in Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
Featured image for “JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1”
March 25, 2025

JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1

Customers, on average, will see a 3.7% increase in overall utility bills as JEA raises water and electric rates. .…
Featured image for “Mayor seeks to improve oversight of nonprofit funding”
March 25, 2025

Mayor seeks to improve oversight of nonprofit funding

Mayor Donna Deegan has filed a bill to City Council that she says would increase transparency in nonprofit funding.…
Featured image for “Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and traffic”
March 25, 2025

Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and traffic

The St. Augustine City Commission shortened Nights of Lights by a week and shifted the dates earlier.…
Featured image for “Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach”
March 24, 2025

Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach

After four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…
Featured image for “Historic Mandarin farmhouse may have reached the end”
March 24, 2025

Historic Mandarin farmhouse may have reached the end

A vote by City Council on Tuesday would provide only $65,000 to save the farmhouse and 90 days to move…
Featured image for “Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet sold for $7.7B”
March 24, 2025

Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet sold for $7.7B

Dun & Bradstreet did not say whether its Gate Parkway headquarters would be moved after the sale to Clearlake Capital…
Featured image for “A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more”
March 24, 2025

A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more

City Council will consider a plethora of legislation during its meeting Tuesday evening.…
Featured image for “Match Day 2025: Local med schools fill doctor shortages”
March 21, 2025

Match Day 2025: Local med schools fill doctor shortages

Graduates in Jacksonville are moving on to residencies and might eventually plug a need for doctors in Florida.…
Featured image for “Dames Point Bridge needs safety assessment, NTSB says”
March 21, 2025

Dames Point Bridge needs safety assessment, NTSB says

The board recommended safety assessments at 68 bridges around the country in light of the Baltimore bridge collapse.…
Featured image for “Early voting underway in special congressional election”
March 21, 2025

Early voting underway in special congressional election

The election in Congressional District 6 pits two vastly different candidates — Democrat Josh Weil and Republican Randy Fine.…
Featured image for “Sporting Jax hires director of soccer as club’s kickoff nears”
March 20, 2025

Sporting Jax hires director of soccer as club’s kickoff nears

Mark Warburton comes to Jacksonville’s new soccer club after an accomplished career in the United Kingdom.…
Featured image for “Autonomous-vehicle plant could add $300M to economy”
March 20, 2025

Autonomous-vehicle plant could add $300M to economy

The Holon autonomous-vehicle plant is expected to create 800 jobs, according to an analysis by the University of North Florida.…
Featured image for “2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville”
March 20, 2025

2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville

The city is considering two separate land swaps to obtain parcels for the UF campus in LaVilla.…
Featured image for “Speed limits could rise to 75 mph on Florida’s interstates”
March 20, 2025

Speed limits could rise to 75 mph on Florida’s interstates

The Legislature is considering a bill that would increase speed limits on interstates, the Turnpike and rural highways.…
Featured image for “St. Johns deputy demoted for comment about homeless”
March 20, 2025

St. Johns deputy demoted for comment about homeless

Officer Gregory Suchy said he regretted making a comment about the homeless that he thought would be funny.…